Some collocations in English with phrasal verbs
por dvherrera | Abr 18, 2010 | Recursos
- abide by the decision – (formal) accept the decision
- action on a tip-off – a secret warning
- take up office – (formal) start work in an official position
- filed for divorce – made an official request for a divorce
- to come down heavily on – punish very strongly
- burst into laughter / tears – suddenly start to laugh / cry
- dip into savings/funds – spend part of some money which was being saved
- jot down an address / a phone number / a room number – write down quickly
- see off an intruder / opponent – get rid of, defeat
- adhere to principles / beliefs / ideals / a philosophy – (formal) continue to maintain a belief
- soaking up the atmosphere – enjoying the feel of the place
- to free up some time – arrange the work schedule to locate some time
- keep up my Spanish – practise the Spanish
- work up an appetite – made hungry
- fit in with my plans – it arrange perfectly with my schedule
- live up to my expectations – it is as perfect as I hoped
- come up with an alternative – to have an alternative
- deal with
- play an instrument
- play a role
- part of
- develop skills
- develop a project
- develop an idea
- involved in
- pursue happiness
- make a decision
- make a mistake
- share information
- provide information
- provide sth.